Monument record MDO29954 - Second World War beach defences, Bournemouth
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Summary
Second World War beach defences are visible on aerial photographs of 1941 along the beach front at Bournemouth. The beach defences appear to have been removed later during the Second World War and replaced with scaffolding further to the south.
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Full Description
Second World War beach defences are visible on aerial photographs of 1941 along the beach front at Bournemouth. The beach defences appear to have been removed later during the Second World War and replaced with scaffolding further to the south. They extend from Studland Road to Durley Chine as two lines of defences, then continue as a line of posts to the area to the west of Bournemouth Pier. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 26-AUG-1941, SZ 0790/7 MSO 31259 1416/SFF2H55 PO-14-16 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13118.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13118 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 26-AUG-1941. SZ 0790/7 MSO 31259 1416/SFF2H55 PO-14-16.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0803 9038 (1341m by 528m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 25 2013 12:21PM
